Cost of living in Buenaventura is 10% higher than in Huancayo (without rent).
Rent in Buenaventura is 41% more expensive than in Huancayo.
Cost of living including rent in Buenaventura is 21% higher than in Huancayo.
Food in Buenaventura is 19% more expensive than in Huancayo.
Transport in Buenaventura is 5% cheaper than in Huancayo.
| Buenaventura | Huancayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buenaventura | Huancayo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.1 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.6 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.36 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.74 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.1 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.41 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.8 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.08 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.97 $ | 9.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.98 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.41 $ | 4.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.8 $ | 30 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.5 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.3 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.52 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.44 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 1.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.2 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.2 $ | 47 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.1 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 390 $ | 219 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 261 $ | 222 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 555 $ | 308 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,473 $ | 2,082 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,191 $ | 2,099 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 474 $ | 316 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.01 % | 10.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 5.55 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.81 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Haircut | 5.37 $ | 2.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.7 $ | 81.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.8 $ | 33.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 208 $ | 234 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,556 $ | 8,344 $ |